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Plugins Condition

By Katsushi Kawamori

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Plugins Condition Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display the condition of plugins on your WordPress site. It shows the tested version and last updated date.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides an overview of the condition of your installed plugins. It indicates whether a plugin is unofficial or closed, displaying it in red. Official plugins are shown in green if they are up to date.

If the verified latest version differs from the current WordPress version, it will be highlighted in red. Additionally, plugins that have not been updated in over a year are also marked in red.

The plugin displays problematic plugins directly on the dashboard and collects data automatically once a day. You can also set up email notifications to receive updates at specified intervals.

Comparing to Alternatives

Plugins Condition stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique tool for users.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly useful for debugging plugin conflicts
Provides essential information not included in WordPress core
Simple and effective interface
Well-received by most users for its functionality

Weaknesses

Lack of developer support for issues
Limited to free version with no premium features

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a strong positive reception with 87.5% of users giving it 5 stars, reflecting high satisfaction. However, a minority expressed frustration due to lack of support.

Positive highlights

'Awesome!! Very useful!!' — lunaluna_dev
'More people should use this, very convenient plugin!' — GONSY
'I don't understand how this is not part of WP by default. What a helpful tool!' — alphax1
'Essential to debugging!' — KarenWallace
'Very useful! This info should be part of WordPress core.' — erikmelkersson

Common complaints

No support response from developer despite issues reported

Weaknesses

No developer support for troubleshooting
No premium or extended features available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and effective tool to identify plugin conflicts and debug WordPress installations will find this plugin very helpful.

Not ideal for

Those who require active developer support or advanced features beyond basic plugin condition checks may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential functionality to help diagnose plugin-related issues effectively.

Final Verdict

Plugins Condition is a valuable and unique tool that fills a niche in WordPress debugging with strong user approval and no known security vulnerabilities. Its simplicity and effectiveness make it a recommended choice for users needing to troubleshoot plugin issues.

However, the lack of developer support and absence of a premium version may limit its appeal for users seeking more comprehensive assistance or advanced features. Overall, it is a solid free plugin for its intended purpose.